Husband Remains With Wife Following High-Profile Criminal Case Involving Underage Hockey Players

Anthony Schardin has confirmed that he remains married to his wife, Allison Schardin, months after she was convicted in a criminal case involving two teenage hockey players she met during a family hotel stay in Minnesota. While the case received significant media attention, Anthony said he and his family have chosen to stay out of the spotlight and focus on moving forward with their lives.

In a brief conversation with reporters, Anthony was asked whether he and Allison were still together following the conclusion of the legal proceedings. His response was simple.

“Yes,” he said.

He added that the family has been trying to avoid public attention since the case became widely known.

“We’re trying to stay under the radar about all that,” Anthony explained, indicating that they prefer to handle the situation privately rather than publicly discussing it further.

His comments came several months after Allison Schardin, 40, accepted responsibility for a criminal charge connected to inappropriate interactions with two 15-year-old hockey players during a hotel stay in January 2024.

Following her guilty plea, the court imposed a sentence that included two weekends in jail, community service, and five years of supervised probation. She was also required to register as a sex offender under state law.

The incident took place while the Schardin family was spending time together at a hotel in Roseville, Minnesota.

According to prosecutors, Allison was staying at the hotel with her husband and children as part of a short family getaway.

At the same hotel, a youth hockey team from Colorado was also staying while participating in a tournament.

Investigators said Allison first met two members of the team while relaxing in the hotel’s hot tub.

The initial conversation appeared casual, with everyone simply talking while enjoying the facilities.

However, according to court documents, the interaction continued well beyond that first meeting.

During the conversation, prosecutors said Allison spoke openly about personal challenges within her marriage.

Court filings indicate that she discussed ongoing relationship difficulties with her husband while talking with the teenagers.

At one point during the evening, Anthony reportedly called down from the couple’s hotel room, asking his wife to come upstairs.

According to investigators, he warned that if she did not return, their relationship would be over.

Despite that exchange, prosecutors said Allison later communicated with one of the teenagers through Snapchat.

Court documents allege she contacted one of the boys after another disagreement with her husband and asked whether she could visit the room where several members of the hockey team were staying.

Investigators said she later entered the room, where conduct later became the focus of the criminal investigation.

Authorities said a third teenager was also present during the incident.

According to statements later provided to investigators, the boys described feeling uncertain about how to respond to the situation.

One reportedly said he did not know how to refuse the interaction, explaining that the circumstances were unexpected and confusing.

Court documents also indicate Allison acknowledged the significant age difference during the encounter.

Investigators later alleged that inappropriate conduct took place involving two of the teenagers while another remained in the room.

The incident was not immediately reported to authorities.

However, prosecutors said events the following day added to the teenagers’ concerns.

According to investigators, Allison later appeared at the ice rink where the hockey tournament was taking place.

The unexpected encounter reportedly made the boys uncomfortable.

Court filings state they described her appearance at the venue as unsettling because they had not expected to see her again after the previous night’s events.

After the hockey team returned to Colorado, investigators said Allison continued communicating with the teenagers through text messages.

According to prosecutors, she asked them not to discuss what had happened and expressed regret over the situation.

As law enforcement began investigating the allegations, Allison eventually admitted her involvement.

Her cooperation later became part of the legal process that resulted in her guilty plea.

Rather than proceeding to trial, she reached an agreement with prosecutors by pleading guilty to a reduced charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The court ultimately decided against imposing a lengthy prison sentence.

Instead, the judge ordered Allison to serve two weekends in jail, complete community service requirements, remain on probation for five years, and comply with all registration requirements under Minnesota law.

The outcome generated considerable public discussion, with some questioning whether the sentence reflected the seriousness of the case.

Others noted that sentencing decisions are based on numerous legal factors, including plea agreements, criminal history, and state sentencing guidelines.

The case attracted additional attention because Allison previously worked for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

Although her prior employment was mentioned during media coverage, investigators did not suggest that her former position influenced either the investigation or the legal proceedings.

Separate court records also revealed that the Schardins had already been experiencing marital difficulties before the hotel incident occurred.

According to publicly available filings, Anthony submitted paperwork seeking a divorce in December 2023, approximately four weeks before the events at the hotel.

However, the divorce did not move forward.

In April 2024, about six weeks after Allison’s arrest, both spouses jointly requested that the divorce proceedings be placed on inactive status.

The case remained inactive before eventually being dismissed roughly a year later.

As a result, the couple remained legally married.

Anthony has not publicly explained why he decided to continue the marriage despite the circumstances surrounding the case.

His recent comments represent one of the few times he has addressed the matter publicly.

Rather than discussing the legal proceedings in detail, he emphasized the family’s desire for privacy.

Since the sentencing, both Anthony and Allison have largely stayed out of public view.

Friends and neighbors have offered few details about how the family has adjusted following the highly publicized case.

Meanwhile, Allison continues serving the conditions of her sentence, including probation and community service, while complying with the legal requirements associated with her conviction.

The case continues to draw attention because of its unusual circumstances and because Anthony’s decision to remain with his wife surprised many observers.

Public reaction has been mixed, with opinions varying widely regarding both the court’s sentence and the couple’s decision to remain together.

Despite the ongoing public interest, Anthony’s brief statement suggests that the family hopes to leave the controversy behind and rebuild their lives away from media attention.

Although the case remains a topic of discussion, the Schardins appear determined to maintain their privacy as they navigate life following one of the most closely watched criminal cases in their community.